I never heard of Maud Lewis until our Bus Hopper tour guide mentioned her name and recommended that we see her paintings which were on display at the Art Gallery. It was not busy when my friends and I got there. Purchasing tickets was a breeze. They gave us a discount for being a big group. It was well worth visiting this gallery. I don’t know anything about art but I had a deep appreciation of Maud Lewis’ will and tenacity to express herself through painting, despite a major disability. Even her house was on display. I count myself lucky to have this touching experience

We came to Halifax for a number of things but wanted to visit the Art Gallery to view the Maude Lewis exhibit in particular. The Lewis exhibit alone is worth the trip. The gallery is located in a central part of downtown Halifax. Makes it the perfect spot to spend a few hours and then head out after for dinner. When we visited in November, admission to the gallery was free after 5 pm on Thursdays, which was such a great bonus. I don't know for sure if that offer is still available. If you're visiting Halifax and art is your thing or even if it isn't, a visit to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia should be on your list of places to see.

The art gallery has a number of exhibits, which are ok but not especially distinctive. However, the Maud Lewis exhibit is a must-see, especially if you have seen the movie Maudie. Her old home is actually INSIDE the museum, and she drew all over the house itself. Her story and her artwork are both fascinating. We were glad we visited.

This is a small museum, well laid out, friendly, with good regional exhibits. The featured exhibit during our visit was paintings by Maud Lewis. It featured her tiny house moved and restored into the museum. Many of her works of art were on display. Many were loaned to the museum by their owners. We were not as impressed with the exhibts on the lowest level. The museum has a nice set of lockers available for use for coats and packages. There was no charge for the use of the lockers.

Don't miss it! We went specifically for the Maud Adams collection and it did not disappoint. Her house was her canvas and it is now on display (although not in a frame). Lots of her art to see and pictures of her, too. Great gift shop, too.